# Episode 372: PCOS Made Practical, Body Recomp Basics, and the Wild West of Peptides (w/ Dr. Ashley Dwyer)

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Podcast: [Flex Diet Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flex-diet-podcast-880226)
Published: 2026-03-09T20:42:37+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Dwyer, a PharmD-turned nutrition and fitness coach, to cover a wide range of topics, with a strong focus on PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), a metabolic condition that affects fertility, cycles, and systemic health. We dig into practical lifestyle strategies for insulin-resistant PCOS, including balanced meals, protein and fiber, blood sugar management, movement, and stress reduction, plus why long-term keto often isn’t a great fit. We also discuss GLP-1 medications, including concerns about HRV and resting heart rate, and why foundations and coaching matter when someone uses them. Finally, we discuss the current “wild west” of peptides, the lack of human data, dosing and purity issues, and the importance of transparency, consistency, and identity-based behavior change for body composition and long-term health. Sponsors: Flex4: Dr Ashley Dwyer's top 4 things for women to improve body composition: Daily Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://flex-diet.kit.com/bfa1510fa8

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